Over the past four weeks, we have looked at the main issue around forecasting and whether we can predict a boom or a bust, writes Alan Clarke But, what about next week ?

Every year, our letters are met with surprise. "Do I really have to keep all my records for seven years?" They ask me this like they hope the rule has changed, writes Jeremy Tauri.

The Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority has reserved its decision on licence renewals for two Whangarei bar owners who are refusing to embrace a one-way door policy.

Small businesses in Northland are tracking some of the most significant growth in the country, as national revenue growth hits its highest level in five years.

A battle with kikuyu and a change over to organics proved to be two challenges that a Kerikeri vineyard triumphed over this year.

In an ideal world, we would be able to predict the top of a boom, and then we could alter our investments and assets accordingly, writes Alan Clarke.

I've been surprised at the number of people who say they don't want National's proposed tax cut, writes Jeremy Tauri.

Three weeks ago, Hemi Murray was just a regular logger from the Bay of Islands.

Workers at a Countdown supermarket suddenly found themselves on the streets yesterday after a late court decision abruptly ended the company's lease.

Eighteen or nineteen years ago, I couldn't really see past each week that I received the unemployment benefit.

The Christchurch rebuild has helped the economy but it could slow very quickly when the rebuild comes

Can peddle power increase your profit margins?

There is no one answer to Northland's economic puzzle, but Northland Inc is the regional development agency tasked with putting the pieces together.

Ever dealt with the IRD and thought: This could work better?

I am often asked if the election will affect investments, but after 26 years as an adviser, I can't remember any major investment upsets after an election in New Zealand.

It seems to be everyone's favourite topic at the moment: the housing market.

You don't ever want to compete on price - or do you? When I talk to business owners, I usually focus on looking for ways to increase their top line. Price is part of the formula in doing that.

A Whangarei teenager has quit her first job after being ticked off for welcoming customers into a city centre store with the words "kia ora" instead of saying "hello".

Kiwisaver is a "no brainer" - as long as governments will leave it alone.

It has been a busy winter for Countdown in Northland and the activity is continuing with the official opening of its new Dargaville store this week.

Our forebears lived through hard times and if they were alive today would no doubt remark that we live in luxury by comparison.

The fair trade market is growing as people become aware of where and how food and other products are made.

A doctor associate read the article I wrote on this subject about three months ago and sent some helpful tips for those debating the costs of medical insurance.

Fewer people splashed out on Northland accommodation in June, according to new figures.